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Using the resources you have in your text and that are available on the web, examine the pathophysiology of skin disorders.
| Case Presentation | Skin Disorder & pathophysiology |
Baby S. was brought to your clinic
because of the development of this rash. In adults this skin disorder would most likely be
found on the scalp and the extensor surfaces particularly over the elbows, knees, and
lower back.  |
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| S. Lewis recently went hiking with
some friends in a local wilderness area. The trail was quite overgrown.
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| S. Johnson has had his skin
disorder for several years.
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| K. Phillips came to your clinic
because this sore on her nose will not heal.
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| J. Dillborn came to your clinic
with this rash. She was concerned that it might be contagious.
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| D. Murray reports that this rash
developed following an insect sting.
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| S. Jackson complains of a red rash
on his face that comes and goes. He reports that it seems to notice it more when he
is upset, after eating or drinking warm food/liquids.
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What are some some other activities that might exacerbate this condition?
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| P. McKinney reports that this sore
on his hand has been there for over a month.
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| K. Levi reports that she has been
on corticosteroids for many years.
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| J. Smithfield reports that this
rash has developed over the past few days at work.
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| L. Dunn fell in the yard a few days
ago and scraped both of his legs. He has been treating the wounds with a first aid cream,
but now his wounds are worse.
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| L. Rickets is a 32 year old
landscape contractor. He presents to your clinic because of a spot he has found on his
neck.
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| J. Cranson has a common childhood
infection that is usually caused by Staph. aureus or Beta Strep.
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To check your answers, revisit this page on the web. Position the mouse over each picture and click the right mouse button. Select properties. The name of the picture is the name of the skin disorder!
